“They said the standard was very high and were impressed by the standard of a school cheer competition.

“Cheerleading is a growing sport within Scottish schools.

“The first year of the competition five schools entered and each year the interest is continuing to grow.

“Cheerleading is an extremely inclusive sport that develops team work, confidence, physical skill and a fantastic school ethos.

“The perception of cheerleading as a sport has changed a considerable amount over the past few years.

“Pupils and staff have said that they didn’t realise how much skill was involved with the level of tumbling, stunting and dancing in each routine.

“It has been great to watch the competition grow each year.

“I couldn’t organise the competition wtihout the help of teachers across all of the schools involved.

“They have really helped to push and develop cheerleading within their schools.

“I also have lots of help with the running of the competition on the actual night of the event with Bo’ness Academy staff member Sophie O’Neil and Denny High School staff members Janice Smith and Kirsty Auld.”